WEEKLY BULLETIN
Welcome to St. Paul the Apostle
The Weekend of August 30, 2026
Message from Father Thu
Message of 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – 08/30/2026
Jesus “began to show his disciples” what faithful discipleship demands: denying self, losing self, letting self-die. Jesus teaches his disciples to let go of self so that a new self can be given. What we relinquish is ourselves as we are now; what we are given is a new self-born from identifying completely with Jesus. It takes a lifetime of discipleship to turn from wanting to rebuke Jesus’ way of living through the cross to embracing it. It takes a lifetime of discipleship to let Jesus transform our life into his Life. That’s why we can understand that Peter rejected and was taught by Jesus that his objection is by the worldly standard and not God. Every one of the us have the drive to preserve our life than deny for the sake of the kingdom. In this gospel Jesus is asking us to let go of our life so he can give us something more: a share in his divine life.
REMINDER OF THE WEEK:
- Our Festival is scheduled on Saturday September 26 from 2PM till 9PM. Come, meet and support our annual Fall Festival. We need volunteers to serve on the day. Sign-up sheet is available here by clicking to see what we need.
- There will be ONLY one Mass on Saturday September 26 at 5PM bilingual due to the festival. NO 7PM MASS.
- The weekend of September 12 & 13 the parish will welcome a visiting priest who will give a Mission. Please click here for Mission Information.
- Faith Formation will begin on September 13 for all levels.
- We are updating parish data system of all membership. Please cooperate with us to provide your correct information of names, head of the family, members in your family, email, and phone number. A representative will contact you.
- Parish Pictorial Directory is underway. We still have spaces on Monday September 28 to sign up. Please call the office.
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Spiritual, Financial & Minister Weekly Update
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Message of 22nd Sunday of Ordinary Time – 08/30/2026
Jesus “began to show his disciples” what faithful discipleship demands: denying self, losing self, letting self-die. Jesus teaches his disciples to let go of self so that a new self can be given. What we relinquish is ourselves as we are now; what we are given is a...
Food Pantry and Thrift Store closed – Labor Day
The office will be closed Monday, September 7 and the Food Pantry and Thrift Store will be closed September 8 in observance of Labor Day.
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL – September 26, 2026
SEPTEMBER 26 - PARISH FALL FESTIVAL Our Parish will have the Annual Saint Paul Fall Festival on September 26th from 2PM till 9PM on our parish ground. Come and celebrate with your fellow members. There will be food, games, bingo, cake walk, raffle, music, karaoke,...
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ST. PAUL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE
Dear all seeking membership of Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Community. Membership in a Catholic Church means committing to communal worship, supporting fellow members, participating in Jesus Christ's mission, and contributing financially to the Church's growth. ...
December – Silent Auction and Bake Sale
December 12th and 13th you can bid for wonderful gifts for Christmas all while supporting the church. To make this a wonderful event with amazing choices, we are in need of donations. You can bring in a basket already made or donate items that could go into a...
Regular Office Hours
Summer office hours have ended and we have now returned to regular office hours. We are still on a three day work week. There is someone on Sunday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm in the office as well.
75th ANNIVERSARY PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
Our Parish is publishing a Pictorial Directory in preparation for the 75th Anniversary of Our Parish. All registered families are encouraged to take this FREE opportunity to take family pictures for the Pictorial Directory and also for the parish data membership. We...
Project of Guadalupe Shrine & Patron Statue
PROGRESS OF OUR PARISH PROJECT Thank you to many have been working diligently to the project: Joel Plasencia & his workers of the Artistic Stone, Ignatio Puente (member from St. George Church) for the lightnings of the grotto and our landscaping, Cruz Sandoval for...
Sunday Gospel Reflection & Church Teaching
OCIA Candidates - Catechists - Sunday Readers - All Parish Members Are invited to come for Sunday Readings' Reflection and Faith Exploration Every Wednesday Night (unless there is a conflict TBA) In the Parish Hall as follow 6PM till 7PM in English 7PM till 8PM in...
St. Paul Guardian Ministry
Our Parish Guardian Ministry has been implemented. We are planning to implement English Guardian Ministry but still short of few volunteers. If you are interested, please contact the parish or talk to Jose Gutierrez.
New Process of Prebaptismal Catechesis
Pre-Baptismal Catechesis Our parish is implementing the new process for members who wish to have their children baptized at the Parish. Please go to our website under sacrament of Baptism and understand more detail. We will implement in the second Quarter which is...
Food Pantry
Contribute to our Food Pantry! We need cereal, ramen noodles, toothpaste, peanut butter, 1 lb. packages of pinto beans or rice, and anything you'd like to bless us with! SEE CHANGED SCHEDULE
Parish Vocation Awareness
Praying Chalice — All families are encouraged to pick up the chalice of your attending mass at the Gift Table when you come into Mass or leaving Mass. Chalice needs to return the following week. Vocational Awareness with Adoration every first Friday of the...
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Parish Project Appreciation
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Ana, Gary & Victor Garcia, Hazel Foor, Dan & Lucy Frimml, Curtis Martinez, Anonymous, Cruz & Jane Sandoval, Lupe & Linda Zamora, Bill & Kathleen Melton, Maria Medina, Martha & Antonio Ortega, Eladio & Maria Longoria, Claudia Solis, Rafael & Romelia Lujan, Alicia & Wayne Abbott, David Williams, Gustavo Argueta, Argelia & Grace Zaucha, Bienvenidos, and Grupo Guadalupanos
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Parishioners who donate their time, talent and treasure to maintain our Parish landscaping
Provide the following services: tree service, irrigation, stonework, yard work, landscaping, brush pick up, construction & jobsite clean-up. COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL